It has been fourteen years since the Service Etiquette, Fifth Edition was published. Knowing and

adhering to the correct military etiquette and protocol remains vital for the proper execution of

military duty. Over the past few years, the world we now live and work in has gone through tremendous social changes. It is more digital, more culturally diverse, and information moves faster. Contemporary Service Etiquette is more important than ever before.

Fully updated, this new edition will address a range of new social norms and standards with a focus on digital communication, social media, and international guidelines. The Service Etiquette, Sixth Edition will present standard core military data and updated information in an easy to reference and concise format. Each chapter will begin with a BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front) = Practical /Useful / Relevant / Reliable information, an easy reference of the chapter's content. Our modern military needs accurate, present-day Service Etiquette information. It is our goal to keep Service Etiquette current, relevant, and valuable.